Signs Your Well Tank Needs Attention

Catch these symptoms early and you can often avoid burning out your well pump — a far more expensive repair:

• Short cycling — the well pump turns on and off rapidly, even with light water use
• Fluctuating or weak water pressure throughout the house
• Sputtering faucets — air spitting out with the water
• Waterlogged tank — the tank feels heavy and full all the time
• Clicking pressure switch or a pump that runs constantly
• Visible rust, corrosion, or moisture on the tank itself

If any of this sounds familiar, give us a call — diagnosing a well tank problem is usually quick, and we'll give you a straight answer on the spot.

Well Tank Repair

Not every problem means a new tank. We service the whole pressure system:

• Recharging air pressure in the tank to factory specs
• Replacing failed pressure switches and gauges
• Fixing leaks at fittings and connections
• Diagnosing whether the issue is the tank, the switch, or the well pump itself

That last point matters: homeowners often assume the pump is dying when it's actually a $30 switch or a waterlogged tank. We test before we replace anything.

Well Tank Replacement & Installation

Modern bladder-style pressure tanks typically last 10–15 years. If yours is past that — or the internal bladder has failed — we'll size and install a new tank matched to your well pump and household water use. Proper sizing matters: an undersized tank makes your pump cycle constantly and die young; a correctly sized one protects it for years. Every installation is done to code, pressure-tested, and set to the right cut-in/cut-out settings before we leave.

Why Homeowners on Wells Choose SOS Home Service

We Know Well Systems. Prior Lake and the surrounding townships are full of homes on private wells — this is everyday work for us, not an exotic request.

Honest Diagnosis. We test the tank, the switch, and the pressure settings before recommending anything. If a recharge fixes it, that's all you'll pay for.

Upfront Pricing. Clear estimate before work begins. No surprises.

Protecting Your Pump. Every repair is done with one goal — keeping your well pump (the most expensive part of your system) alive as long as possible.

Serving Prior Lake & the Surrounding Well Communities

Based in Prior Lake, MN, we serve homes on private wells throughout Scott County and beyond — including Savage, Shakopee, Lakeville, Credit River, Spring Lake Township, New Prague, Jordan, and rural communities across the metro's south and west.